Possible Points of Fluid Leaks

TRANSAXLE FLUID PAN LEAKAGE

Inspect
1. For incorrectly tightened attaching bolts.
2. For improperly installed or damaged gasket.
3. For damaged fluid pan.
4. For incorrect gasket.

VENT LEAKAGE

Inspect
1. Fluid level indicator for overfilled system.
2. Fluid color for water or coolant in fluid. Fluid will appear milky.
3. For incorrect fluid level indicator.
4. For plugged or restricted vent.
5. For plugged or restricted drain-back holes.
6. For mispositioned fluid pump-to-case gasket.
7. For porous casting.

CASE LEAKAGE

Inspect
1. For damaged or missing filler tube O-ring.
2. For incorrectly installed or missing filler tube bracket.
3. For missing, damaged or improperly installed TV cable seal.
4. For damaged or loose Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) seal.
5. For loose or damaged fluid cooler connector fittings.
6. For damaged speedometer driven gear seal.
7. For manual shift shaft fluid seal.
8. For damaged, missing 'or improperly installed rear cover gasket.
9. For damaged or missing intermediate servo cover gasket.
10. For damaged or missing intermediate servo cover seal.
11. For damaged, missing or improperly installed transaxle case housing-to-case gasket.
12. For worn or damaged drive shaft seals.
13. For porous casting.

CONVERTER SIDE LEAKAGE
- Converter seal damaged.
- Seal lip cut (check converter hub for damage).
- Garter spring missing from seat.
- Converter leak in weld area (replace torque converter).
- Porous casting (case or pump).

FLUID OUT THE VENT OR FILLER TUBE
- Overfilled.
- Water or coolant in fluid (fluid will appear milky).
- Porous casting.
- Incorrect fluid level indicator.
- Plugged vent.
- Drain-back holes plugged.